Most couples would like to have children of both sexes. My spouse and I were hoping that when I conceived, everything would go according to plan. My first child is a boy and when we planned for the second one, we wanted it to be a girl. Well, things normally do not turn out as planned, and we had another boy. We waited for five years before trying again for a girl. We are happy to finally get the girl we wanted. We have decided that our family is now complete as raising children nowadays takes proper financial planning and three children is the limit for us.
Boys vs. girls: Which one is easier to raise
When you are parenting children of both sexes, it is normal to make comparison in their behavior. You will actually see the differences starting from when they are babies. No child is alike and it is not due to the gender differences either. My two boys are completely different. The first one was a happy contented baby and slept a lot while my second one was a bit colicky and did not like to nap. The first one is a bit of an introvert whereas the second one is very talkative and inquisitive.
Being boys, I like to play rough with them and they like it. They fell down a lot throughout their growing up years as they cannot seem to sit still. They enjoy playing with toys whether it is a toy truck or a cookery set. Only when they are older, their preferences tend to veer towards boy stuffs like toy guns and cars.
My daughter seems to fall somewhere in the middle of the two boys. She was very contented as a baby but did not like to sleep for long periods as well. Being a girl does not deter her from climbing all over the furniture in the house. She likes to play with her teddy bear as much as she likes to play with her brother’s toys.
Based on my experience, I will not say raising one gender is easier compared to the other gender. Both genders have their differences and I have experience frustrating moments with both although in different situations. As a parent, I learn about their personalities, their likes and dislikes and it is normal to encounter bumps along the way. My conclusion is boys and girls are hard to raise but in different ways.
I would love to hear a parent say that raising their child has been smooth sailing all the way. I may be able to say that when my kids are older, much, much older and all grown up.
What is your opinion on the above? I have friends who say girls are much easier to raise than boys. What do you think based on your parenting experience?
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